Let's make this birthday one to remember.

93 years old (Born on September 20, 1931)

Happy birthday Malachy McCourt! From your dramatic flair on "Ryan's Hope" to the heartfelt charm of your memoirs, you've proven you're more timeless than a classic soap opera cliffhanger. Like "A Monk Swimming," we've all been happily swimming in laughter and tears from your magnificent storytelling.

Your charming wit never gets old— it's aging as finely as Irish whiskey (surely you'd approve). Though we hope you enjoy plenty of cake and good company today, be cautious with those candles; after decades stealing scenes and hearts alike, we'd hate for soapy melodrama to ignite off-screen too. Cheers to many more!